INNOTRACK Results

Please find below the first set of INNOTRACK Deliverables. These documents contain the results of the different activities.They are sorted by Sub-Projects (SPs).


Deliverable Update

The “Delivery update” gives brief overviews of INNOTRACK deliverables that have been or are prepared to be submitted to the European Commission. The current issue includes deliverables submitted from the start of the project until late August 2008.
Deliverable Update


Management (SP0)

To be published later

Duty / Requirements (SP1)

D1.1.1 - Database of representative vehicles and characteristics from participant countries
D1.1.2 - Database of European generic vehicle characteristics
D1.2.1 - Standardised method for converting measured track data into segments for “Virtual Tracks”
D1.4.1 – Detailed Framework for Information and Data Collection
D1.4.2 – Database of models and list of potential model gaps


Track Support structure (SP2)

D2.2.1 - State of the art report on soil improvement methods and experience


Switches and Crossings (SP3)

D3.1.1 - Definition of key parameters & D3.1.2 - Report on cost drivers for goal-directed innovation
D3.2.2 - Functional requirements for hollow sleepers for UIC 60 switches


Rails & Welding (SP4)

D4.1.1 - Interim database for actual and new innovative rail and joints
D4.1.2 - Interim rail degradation algorithms
D4.2.1 - The impact of vertical train-track interaction on rail and joint degradation
D4.2.2 - Interim report on “Minimum Action” rules for selected defect types
D4.3.1 - Initial Definition of Conditions for Testing Matrix of Rail Steels and Welds
D4.3.2 - Characterisation of Microstructural Changes in Surface & Sub-surface Layers of Rails with Traffic
D4.5.1 - Overview of existing rail grinding strategies and new and optimised approaches for Europe


Logistics for track maintenance and renewal (Logserv) (SP5)

To be published later

Life Cycle Cost & RAMS Assessment (SP6)

D 6.1.1 - Incorporated Rules and Standards
D 6.1.2 - Models and Tools
D 6.2.1 - Unique Boundary Conditions
D 6.2.2 - Benchmark of LCC tools


Dissemination and Training (SP7)

To be published later